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Month: June 2018
That’s all folks! The very best bits of HBBA4
So that’s it for another series of Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport (you can still catch up if you missed it). And what a series it was! From historic flights and royal visits to lifesaving and internet romance, the cameras recorded it all.
Quiz: Have you been paying attention to HBBA4?
As the fourth series of Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport draws to a close, it’s time to look back at what we’ve learned. Here’s a quick quiz to see if you’ve really been paying attention (or catch up on what you missed). No prizes — it’s just for fun and glory. Answers in the video clips.
Simon hands over the baton after 27 years
The A380 is safely landed, and Ian’s training is complete. Mentor Simon is leaving Heathrow after 27 years. Time for some deep symbolism.
The world’s most romantic spots … for plane spotters
In Episode 5 of HBBA4 we saw aviation enthusiasts Valarie and Kazumasa meet for the first time after an online romance, and plan a Valentine’s Day plane-spotting trip near Heathrow.
We can’t argue with their choice of venue. But if you too seek a romantic spot with the added bonus of LOADS OF PLANES to watch, here are some more ideas for your kiss-and-fly adventure.
Inside the Heathrow control tower
Air traffic controllers Tony and Jules are part of the team which keeps flights moving safely at Heathrow. We asked their employer, the air traffic control service NATS, to tell us about life in the control tower at Britain’s busiest airport.
Words and pictures: NATS
Latest Heathrow route news, June 2018
Cruise the Strip in Las Vegas or hit the beach in Barbados. Soak up the sun in Durban or discover China’s ‘Hawaii of the East’ (pictured). They’re just some of the destinations with new links from London Heathrow – read on for details.